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Buccaneers GM won’t rule out drafting wide receiver despite Emeka Egbuka breakout

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have some interesting decisions to make in the 2026 NFL Draft. After missing the playoffs due to a late-season collapse, it’s clear that some big issues need to be addressed.

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NFL Draft: Buccaneers GM Opens Door to Potential First-Round Trade

The 2026 NFL Draft is just eight days away, and anticipation is building as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare to go on the clock with the No. 15 overall pick.

Stephon Gilmore News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

Jason Licht News / PewterReport.com / April 15

Jason Licht: 'There Are A Lot Of Avenues' To Address Bucs Secondary

The Bucs are honing in on the 2026 NFL Draft, as it is now just over a week away. General manager Jason Licht hosted his annual pre-draft press conference on Wednesday, which will be heavily analyzed for clues like a crime scene.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 15

Jason Licht Names Who The Future Leaders Of The Bucs Are

There is certainly a changing of the guard for the Bucs in terms leadership on the roster. That was bound to happen after two legendary players departed after the season for various reasons, leaving a void in the locker room.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 15

McCaffrey had emotional reaction to Evans leaving Bucs for 49ers

Christian McCaffrey had emotional reaction to Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers for 49ers

After playing only for the Buccaneers from the 2014 NFL Draft through this past season, Evans signed a three-year contract to join the 49ers early in free agency.

Does history suggest Buccaneers have already made decision about possible Baker Mayfield extension?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 15

Buccaneers Ownership Willing To Extend QB Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract, and Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht has already projected confidence in reaching an agreement on an extension.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 15

Buccaneers Address One Need, Ignore Another in Mel Kiper's Final ESPN Mock Draft

We're just eight days away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and all 32 teams are likely going over the final touches on their draft strategies and scouting reports.

Cody Mauch News / PewterReport.com / April 15

Cody Mauch Will Be Bigger – And Better – For The Bucs 2026

Bucs right guard Cody Mauch joined the Pewter Report Podcast on Monday, April 13 and revealed that he has put on more mass and muscle as he heads into his fourth season in Tampa Bay.